Question #1
On page 54 Parvana struggles with whether or not to enter the shop. Why is Parvana not sure what to do?

Question #2
How does having Mrs. Weera around change things for the family. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Question #3
Why is Parvana so upset about getting her hair cut?

Question #4
Parvana has to change her gender in order to support her family. She is hesitant at first, but then accepts that she must do this. How would you feel in her position?

Answer #1
Parvana struggles with whether or not to enter the shop because if the Taliban sees Parvana enter the shop the Taliban will beat her because they might think she's a women but if she doesn't enter the shop to buy food or water for her family they will starve. "Parvana wan't sure if she was considered a women"

Answer #2
Having Mrs.Weera around changes things in the family because Mrs.Weera helps Pravana's family by telling Parvana to wear boy disguises so they can have supplies like food, water and other supplies there family will need.

Answer #3
Parvana is upset about getting her new hair cut because after her hair cut she wont be able to act like a girl or feel like a girl anymore. Having a hair cut


Answer #4
If I was in Parvana's position I would feel bad because if I keep this up I wont be able to be my self but if I where to stop getting the supplies my family needs they would starve.